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HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt the Five Eyes summit last month, I reiterated this Government’s firm commitment to tackling fraud and learning from our closest intelligence allies. Fraud does not respect…24 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the Minister responsible for public service reform, I am clear that every single pound saved on unnecessary consultancy spend is a pound invested in the renewal of our public…24 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic ProcurementSupporting SMEs through procurement is a huge priority for the Government. It is one of the things that we are consulting on as part of the new national procurement policy…24 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic ProcurementI agree that procurement can be a powerful tool for delivering change in our society. Public sector procurement can help to drive our ambitions around growth, opening up…24 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic ProcurementMy hon. Friend can see just how keen I am to act on this issue. He is right that taxpayers are paying the price for the Conservative Government allowing waste and fraud to spiral…24 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic Procurementrose—24 Oct 2024HANSARDPublic ProcurementWe will end the waste, inefficiency and cronyism that set in under the previous Government. Under this Government, procurement will deliver value for money, better public services…24 Oct 2024HANSARDCompanies in DistressThis Government are determined to support growth in this country, as one of their driving missions. Work is going on across Government to support economic growth and investment…24 Oct 2024HANSARDCompanies in DistressI hope that my hon. Friend will appreciate that I cannot comment on the specifics of the case that she mentioned, but when any business collapses it causes huge distress to the…24 Oct 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for that question. I can absolutely confirm that we will do everything we can to ensure the new national policy procurement statement drives social value…24 Oct 2024HANSARDProcurement Act 2023The Procurement Act 2023 aims to create a simpler and more transparent regime for public sector procurement that will deliver better value for money, and reduce costs for business…12 Sept 2024HANSARDSenior Civil Service PayI am today announcing the Government’s decision to accept the recommendations of the Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) on pay for the senior civil service (SCS) for 2024-25. The…29 Jul 2024HANSARDWhistleblowers in the Civil ServiceAs you say, whistleblowing is critical. We have had a discussion today about fraud and about the problems that emerge when we do not have protections in place. We are absolutely…25 Jul 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement: Value for MoneyI thank my hon. Friend for her service during covid, and I thank all the health and care staff who risked their lives to protect us. Billions were spent on personal protective…25 Jul 2024HANSARDWhistleblowers in the Civil ServiceThe Cabinet Office provides a framework to support Departments and employees, which includes signposts on how to raise a concern, channels enabling that to be done safely, and…25 Jul 2024HANSARDPublic Procurement: Value for MoneyValue for money is critical to this Government. We want to make sure that every pound of taxpayers’ money is spent wisely. We are inheriting a perilous economic situation, and we…25 Jul 2024HANSARDTopical QuestionsGrowth is a central mission of the Government. We want to use all the levers available to us, including procurement, to support good growth, jobs and local communities.25 Jul 2024HANSARDCovid-19 Pandemic: Cost to Public Purse of Public Procurement FraudAs the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster set out, the previous Government allowed waste and fraud to spiral out of control. Latest estimates show £10.5 billion of estimated…25 Jul 2024HANSARDCovid-19 Pandemic: Cost to Public Purse of Public Procurement FraudMy hon. Friend is right that the previous Government oversaw VIP lanes that led to millions in waste, and we are still unpicking the impact of that lack of oversight. I have met…25 Jul 2024HANSARDCovid-19 Pandemic: Cost to Public Purse of Public Procurement FraudI am happy to meet my hon. Friend to hear more about the individual example from their constituency. As I have said, I have met the Public Sector Fraud Authority. We have set out…25 Jul 2024